Before the Lease. Before the Loan. Before the Expensive Mistakes.
Spartan by Design Consulting helps food and beverage startups pressure-test their restaurant, café, bar, food truck, bakery, or taproom idea before they sign, buy, borrow, or build. We say “clarity before commitment.”
Spartan by Design Consulting LLC
1201 Cornwall Avenue, #101, Bellingham, WA 98225, 206-459-2567
Our Startup Reality Consultation
Offered as a standalone service, or as the beginning of a longer-term support relationship.
This is a high-impact, immediate-return, 90-minute session where we first examine and assess your concept. We discuss its strengths, where its value lies, what makes it unique, and the challenges you face. I also answer any questions you might have. We discuss you as a founder and examine your motivations for wanting to be your own boss. We determine where you are in the process, decide if there is a path forward, then work together to outline your next steps. You leave the session with a map outlining your action plan. Its also a good opportunity to discuss your need and if we can continue support your goals as you move forward.
The cost for our reality startup consultation is $150.00.
Who is This For?
For founders planning to open a restaurant, café, bar, food truck, bakery, taproom, or small food business — and those planning to start small, founder-operated businesses. For those who want to examine assumptions, understand procedural realities, make disciplined decisions and define a clear path before irreversible commitments are made.
What We Work Through
Concept, location, budget, lease risk, permits, licensing, equipment, menu fit, pricing, staffing, marketing, bookkeeping, general questions, and ideas for moving forward.
What Do You Get?
Practical guidance from someone who has actually operated a food business and understands the real-world problems that show up after the excitement wears off. We develop and deliver real-world tools to assist and guide you. You’ll leave with a tangible road-map that helps outline your next steps.
Why Work With Me?
I work with to founders pressure-test their ideas before those ideas. Sometimes that means strengthening and refining a concept so it has a real chance of success. Other times it means slowing down, adjusting scope, or reconsidering the timing altogether. Both outcomes are valuable. To find out more about me- visit the “About” page by clicking on the button to the right.
Sound Good So Far?
Book a High-Impact, 90 Minute, Startup Consultation.
What About Other Services?
- Bookkeeping
- Progress Reviews
- Ongoing Support
- Coaching
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Marc was the best. We had a much clearer picture of the challenges we would face, and left with a clear understanding of how to overcome them.
Soo-yeon Lee
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Marc worked dillegently to help us achieve a clearer picture of our goals. I would recommend Marc to anyone just starting out or starting up. It’s well worth the money!
Juan Rodríguez
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The takeaways from our consultation included an outline – sequencing our next steps. It gave us a working tool – a clear roadmap to follow. Recommended!
Lauren Soeun
What services do you offer?
We provide expert consulting services for food and beverage startups, including guidance on restaurant operations, menu development, and marketing strategies.
How can I get in touch with you for consulting?
You can reach us through our contact form on the website, or by emailing us directly at info@foodconsulting.com. We aim to respond within 24 hours to all inquiries.
What is your experience in the food industry?
Our team has over 15 years of combined experience in the food and beverage industry, working with various startups and established businesses to enhance their operations and profitability.
Do you offer online consultations?
Yes, we provide online consultations via video calls, allowing us to assist clients from anywhere in the world, ensuring convenience and flexibility in scheduling.
What are your consulting fees?
Our consulting fees vary based on the services required and the scope of the project. We offer competitive rates and can provide a detailed quote after an initial consultation. Our initial consultation fee is $100 for up to 90 minutes.
